Rue La La

I was way ahead on the flash sales and members only shopping thing. I did a writeup on Gilt Groupe almost five years ago just as the business model was catching on. While there isn’t nearly as much excitement about the space as there used to be, it’s still a great way to sell stuff (time constraints and sales both have amazing psychological effects on people). And that’s why I think it’s worth taking a look at Rue La La. They’re a Boston, MA and New York, NY based company that curates “Boutiques filled with the best of the best in women’s and men’s fashion, home, travel, kids, and more.” Each sale lasts 48 hours and is limited to members only (though becoming a member is about as easy as signing up).

Rue the Day

Most of Rue La La’s website is hidden behind a login. You’re going to have to sign up if you want to check out what the merchandise that they sell. If you’re not willing to do that, you can cheat a bit by checking them out on Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, and other social networks. There’s also the Rue La La Blog. Luckily, the Rue La La Careers page offers some great insight into what it’s like to work at the company including this video:

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